Validation Officer, Pharmaceutical/GMP

Validation Officer, Pharmaceutical/GMP

Location: Stevenage Type: Permanent Salary: £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience

Russell Taylor Group is partnering up with an established pharmaceutical/ingredients manufacturing company who are growing their validation team, the validation officer will play a vital role in the development of the process validation, cleaning, computerised systems and utilities; through implementation and preservation. This is a great time to join our client's business as they go through this process change.

• Plan, execute, and document validation and qualification activities in line with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and Client procedures, ensuring all systems and processes are fit for purpose.
• Own and deliver the Site Validation Master Plan (SVMP), tracking progress, managing timelines, and escalating risks or delays.
• Lead and perform URS, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities across a range of projects, including Process, Cleaning, Computerised Systems, and Utilities Validation as required.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality commissioning, qualification, and validation documentation in line with regulatory expectations and internal standards.
• Manage validation deliverables including test scripts, protocols, reports, and risk assessments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review qualification activities and implement corrective actions where required.
• Assess engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, data sheets) and coordinate P&ID walkdowns to verify system design and installation.
• Maintain clear, audit-ready validation records and investigate any deviations or unexpected results during testing.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and submissions, ensuring validation activities meet required standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to communicate validation requirements and ensure project alignment.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory, cGMP, and Health & Safety standards.

• Will hold a degree in a relevant/ STEM related subject or significant experience in a validation role in a cGMP setting.
• Essential to have validation experience (NOT EQUIPMENT/ LAB BASED), working in a cGMP setting.
• Experienced in an array of validation activities (process, equipment, computerised, utilities etc), experienced in delivering the site validation master plan.
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills needed.
• Strong cGMP knowledge.
• Experienced across different computerised systems.
• Experienced in IQ, OQ and PQ.
• Able to commute to site/ fully onsite role.